10) All your beloved luxury brands in one place
                From Burberry to Tiffany, Louis Vuitton to Kate Spade, The Fashion Mall at Keystone at the Crossing is the place to find gifts for the fashionistas on your list. Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom anchor this upscale mall full of a wide variety of specialty retailers. Take a break and enjoy a meal at local favorites like Napolese Pizzeria or Café Patachou.

9) Imaginations ignited on the big screen
                Get your whole family into the holiday spirit with The Polar Express on the towering IMAX 3D screen at the Indiana State Museum. This beloved classic debuts November 29, and beginning after Thanksgiving, the museum will host Polar Pajama Parties each Friday and Saturday until Christmas.

8) Where memories of Christmas past come alive
                Experience the holidays the 1830s way at Conner Prairie, a Smithsonian-affiliated interactive history park. Meet characters in their homes and learn what games, foods and pranks were enjoyed over 150 years ago. Conner Prairie offers history lessons for the whole family as well as an impressive gingerbread village.

7) 'Tis the season for holiday carols and dancing Santas
                Renowned opera singer Angela Brown and Broadway star Ben Crawford will co-host the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's 29th annual Yuletide Celebration. With the range of experiences from tap dancing Santas to a special rendition of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, it promises to be a musically diverse celebration everyone can enjoy.

6) Frosty family fun is just around the corner
                The world's largest children's museum, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, welcomes winter with an exhibit for the whole family. Visitors can “ice skate” around a rink in their socks, go ice fishing, or ride around in the holiday train. Santa is also sure to make an appearance!

5) Theatre and gifts are one-of-a-kind
                Find that one-of-a-kind gift for that hard-to-shop-for family member and enjoy a fringe holiday performance along Mass Ave, Indy's art and theatre district. Home to an array of local theaters, chef-owned restaurants, art galleries, and independent boutiques, this is the perfect place to discover Indy only gifts and entertainment.

4) Feed your holiday spirit with a dinner theatre tradition
                Indy's traditional dinner theatre rings in the holiday season with A Beef & Boards Christmas. The holidays are celebrated with song and story—as well as excellent food, drinks and desserts! Beef & Boards has held this annual holiday show for over 20 years, making it a much-loved family tradition.

3) Shopping, shopping, and more shopping
                Located right in the middle of downtown, Circle Centre contains over 125 shopping, dining and entertainment options. Check out stores like H&M or Gap, grab dinner at St. Elmo's or Harry & Izzy's, or catch the latest blockbuster. If you're staying overnight, check into one of the 12 hotels connected to the shopping center. See why Indianapolis was ranked one of the ten best shopping cities in the U.S. by Forbes.

2) A light show spectacular
                Once the first zoo in the nation to have a holiday lights spectacular, Christmas at the Zoo celebrates its 47th anniversary this year at the Indianapolis Zoo. Now the event also offers Santa's workshop, caroling, carousel rides, cookie decorating and more. A holiday season in Indianapolis wouldn't be complete without visiting this family-friendly destination.

1) A beloved holiday tradition officially kicks off the season
                Indy's iconic holiday tradition, Circle of Lights, kicks off the day after Thanksgiving with the lighting of the iconic Soldiers & Sailors Monument on Monument Circle. “The Voice” winner and Indy native Josh Kaufman will provide the entertainment, and the 242-foot display of lights and garland will transform the monument into a Christmas tree. For more than 52 years, this event has drawn thousands of families to witness as it marks the beginning of the holiday season. 

Come take advantage of everything Indianapolis has to offer this holiday season! For more information on our holiday attractions, go to VisitIndy.com.